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10 Lessons Learned
10 Lessons LearnedGarry McLinn- Librettos to Leads: Composing Success in Sales                                                About Garry McLinn Garry McLinn is an emerging Sales Leader for the leader in Experience Based Learning, Education First.  His career is somewhat non-traditional, having spent 10 years as an opera singer, performing all across North America, specifically Montreal and Boston.  During that time, Garry developed a passion for team-based collaboration, steering him towards a pivot into sales where he grew his career towards leadership as quickly as possible. Garry joined EF in February of 2019, as an entry level sales consultant in their international travel for students division.  Over a turbulent 5 years, marked by COVID, Garry was able to find a voice fo...
2024-09-0338 minQueers for Fears
Queers for FearsEpisode 73: The Story of Sarah Gonzalez McLinn and OMG, They Were Roommates...in Antarctica?!Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby talks about Sarah Gonzalez McLinn, a 20-year-old woman who murdered her roommate and boss, Harold Sasko, who was then some 30 years her senior.  It seemed like it was all about money, but Sarah's story, which wasn't allowed at trial, tells us there's more to the case than what meets the eye.  Then, Ellie talks about some instances of crime in Antarctica, where the cold and dark make scientists not feel like themselves... Content Warning for episode 73:...
2024-07-081h 18Kansas Reflector Podcast
Kansas Reflector PodcastMaking the case for Sarah Gonzales-McLinnAdvocates of clemency for Sarah Gonzales-McLinn are taking the next step in their efforts. Gonzales-McLinn is serving at least 25 years in prison for murder, but her advocates want the public to understand that she was the victim of sex trafficking to learn more. Journalist Dave Ranney and advocate Michelle McCormick talk about the case.
2024-05-2837 minSPA Girls Podcast
SPA Girls PodcastSPA Girls Podcast – EP444 – Five Steps to Being a Resilient Author with Patricia McLinn Being a resilient author means being able to bounce back after experiencing a knock – and we all know that being a self-published author can knock you around sometimes! This week we talk with Patricia McLinn, an author who’s been writing for more than 35 years, and who knows a thing or two about how to keep going when the going gets tough.   Pat gives us her top five pieces of advice so you can stay focused and keep the positivity flowing when it seems like everything is falling apart around you. Show Notes: ...
2024-04-171h 03The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersStop Trying To Do Everything With Patricia McLinnHow do you keep up with everything you need to do as your author business grows? How do you decide what to focus on as the industry changes — and you change, too? Patricia McLinn discusses her challenges with a big backlist of books and a mature indie author business. In the intro, Self-publishing's ongoing […] The post Stop Trying To Do Everything With Patricia McLinn first appeared on The Creative Penn.
2023-10-231h 03Holly Cotton Conversations
Holly Cotton ConversationsBrooklyn McLinn talks...how he found his passion for acting, his story of surviving a heart transplant and now inspiring others.In this episode, host Holly Cotton and actor Brooklyn McLinn talk all things Brooklyn. Not only has Brooklyn been an actor for over 20 years, he is also a heart transplant survivor. Brooklyn discusses how he found his way into acting and some of his notorious roles. He then goes into how he was unaware of his heart health issues that would result in needing a heart transplant to survive. Brooklyn tells us how he was diagnosed with heart failure, his treatments and now life living and thriving as a heart transplant recipient. Brooklyn has also started a n...
2023-09-2144 minKansas Reflector Podcast
Kansas Reflector PodcastSarah Gonzales-McLinn on killing Sasko and her request for clemencyThe jury that convicted Sarah Gonzales-McLinn of first-degree murder in 2015 didn't know about the months of abuse that preceded her grisly crime. She received a Hard 50 sentence, but later accepted a plea deal to reduce her incarceration to a minimum of 25 years in exchange for giving up the right to appeal. Now, her advocates hope to get her out of prison by convincing the governor to grant her clemency — a longshot attempt to correct what they view as injustice. In her first interview with a reporter, Gonzales-McLinn called Kansas Reflector editor in chief Sherman Smith from prison to talk about he...
2023-01-3029 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing2022 Novelists Inc. Conference Recap, by Patricia McLinnThe conference presented by Novelists, Inc. (NINC) is a unique experience that brings together multi-published authors who publish traditionally, independently, or both. Speakers are selected from the top echelons of the industry, and the conventions and networking opportunities rise far above what authors experience anywhere else. Host Patricia McLinn talks about her experience at the 2022 Novelists, Inc. conference in St. Petersburg, Fla., and gives an update on the latest self-publishing conversations and industry trends. Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoyed the podcast enough to want to support u...
2022-11-1620 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingTrying New Genres with Michelle MonkouMichelle Monkou is a multi-platform author, spanning 20 years in the business and with over 25 titles. She began her career writing romance for Black Entertainment Television (BET) Arabesque and then with Harlequin Kimani. Michelle is currently writing short fiction, from sweet to steamy, under her pen name Thea Monk, and shortly will launch her other pen name, Aria Bancroft, for epic fantasy and urban fantasy stories. She heads That Joyful Spark, LLC, an author coaching service, along with co-hosting a weekly platform for Prickly Pens Podcast with her daughter, Gabby Samuels and writer-BFF Julia Canchola. The...
2022-10-191h 10Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingHistorical Inspiration, with Jenny WheelerFormer newspaper journalist, magazine editor, and company director, author Jenny Wheeler writes historical suspense and mystery. Jenny is currently working on her fifth book of the “Of Gold & Blood” series (Book 1, “Poisoned Legacy,” released 2018) set in Gilded Age California. Born in New Zealand, Jenny Wheeler grew up in a farming community and fell in love with books and radio dramas. After teaching and being a physics data collector, she joined the New Zealand Herald as a general new reporter. She also wrote for the New Zealand Woman’s Weekly and the Auckland Star. Jenny also hosts her...
2022-09-141h 01The Indy Author Podcast
The Indy Author PodcastSetting Your Creative Horizons with Patricia McLinn - #151Patricia McLinn talks about SETTING YOUR CREATIVE HORIZONS. She discusses how those horizons differ between traditional and indy publishing; the importance of keeping your eye on the goal and of listening to the voice in your head; protecting the writing; the danger of searching out the secret; and going with your gut. Do any of those topics pique your interest? Check out 2 MINUTES OF INDY https://bit.ly/2MinutesOfIndy, where over the week following the airing of the episode, you'll find brief video clips from the interview on each of those topics. You can also catch up...
2022-09-1336 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingWriting Suspenseful Mysteries, with Matty DalrympleMatty Dalrymple, member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers, writes suspense, thriller, and mystery. Matty is the author of the Lizzy Ballard Thrillers (Book 1 published in 2017), “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” “Snake and Ladders,” and “The Iron Ring.” She also writes the Ann Kinnear Suspense Novels (Book 1 published in 2013), “The Sense of Death, “The Sense of Reckoning,” “The Flacon and the Owl,” “A Furnace for Your Foe,” and “A Serpent’s Tooth;” as well as the Ann Kinnear Suspense Shorts, including “Close Your Eyes” and “Write in Water.” Matty lives with her husband, Wade Walton, and their dogs in Chester County, Pa. Sh...
2022-08-101h 13Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Small Town Meet-Cute, with Jean OramJean Oram is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of feel-good, tingle-inducing, heartwarming romances. They’ll make you want to stay up all night laughing, crying and falling in love with her realistic characters. She loves to sweep readers away while making opposites attract in tear-jerking, laugh-out-loud romances set in small towns. Her most popular series include The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas (Book 5, "The Cowboy's Surprise Return," released in 2021), Veils and Vows, and Blueberry Springs. Her latest release, "The Cupcake Cottage," is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance that starts a new series, Hockey Sw...
2022-07-101h 15Rare Care Podcast
Rare Care PodcastPatient Advocate Laura McLinn Discusses Her Son's Journey With DMD Larry Luxner, senior correspondent for Rare Disease Advisor, talks with Laura McLinn, the Indiana mom of 12-year-old Jordan McLinn, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Jordan, who became the unofficial poster boy of the "Right to Try" movement, has just completed 5 years in a clinical trial for a novel exon 53 skipping therapy.
2022-04-2610 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingClifton Strengths in Writing, with Becca SymeAuthor Becca Syme is the creator and founder of the Better-Faster Academy. She has been teaching the popular Write Better-Faster course on author success alignment for six years, and has individually coached thousands of authors toward better success in their careers and lives. She believes that an individualized approach is the most effective, so she’s brought on other certified coaches who are also writers, to help coach even more writers to maximize their strengths. If you want to get coaching with Becca, the best place to come is on the Insiders level of her Patreon, where sh...
2021-10-1853 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingLearning to Listen and Ignore, with R.L. SymeAuthor and career coach Becca Syme writes mystery as R.L. Syme, including the cozy culinary series The Matchbaker Mysteries, and has written several genres of romance, including historical, contemporary, paranormal, and romantic suspense. She was nominated for a Genesis Award in Contemporary Romance and has won several writing contests in historical romance, young adult romance, and contemporary fiction. She holds membership in Romance Writers of America, Novelists, Inc. (NINC) and Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.    Becca lives in the snowy mountains of Montana and has worked with kids in various nonprofit settings that involve mu...
2021-07-261h 19Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingEpisode 78: Writing Pace, with Nicole BurnhamNicole Burnham is the RITA award-winning author of more than 20 novels, including the popular Royal Scandals series. Her stories center on family and romance, whether they’re set in small-town America or centuries-old palaces, and are populated by characters who work to make the world a better place. As an army brat, Nicole grew up moving around the world. She graduated from an American high school in Mannheim, Germany, then completed her BA in Political Science at Colorado State University and her JD/MA at the University of Michigan. Nicole and her family live in Bo...
2021-07-221h 05Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingEpisode 77: Discovery Writing, a Continuation, with Patricia McLinnIn late May, host Patricia McLinn was a guest on fellow independent author Joanna Penn’s The Creative Penn podcast. Joanna writes nonfiction for authors and is an award-nominated, bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award-winning podcaster and creative entrepreneur.   In the Creative Penn podcast “Discovery Writing And Sustaining A Long-Term Writing Career With Patricia McLinn,” they discussed discovery writing (a.k.a. pantsing), how to write a novel with structure if you don’t plot in advance, and building a writing career for the long-term. In this Authors Love Readers “Continuation” episode, Patricia reflects on her intervie...
2021-06-2143 minThe Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDiscovery Writing And Sustaining A Long-Term Writing Career With Patricia McLinnWhat is discovery writing (sometimes known as pantsing)? How can you write a novel with structure if you don't plot in advance? How can you build a writing career for the long-term? All this and more with Patricia McLinn. In the intro, “98 percent of the books that publishers released in 2020 sold fewer than […] The post Discovery Writing And Sustaining A Long-Term Writing Career With Patricia McLinn first appeared on The Creative Penn.
2021-05-241h 03Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingFinishing the Book, with Sara RosettA native Texan, USA Today bestselling author Sara Rosett grew up reading and dreaming of writing books. Her stories and essays have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Military Wife’s Soul, Georgia Magazine, The Writer and Romantic Times Book Review. She is the author of the High Society Lady Detective series, the Murder on Location series, the On the Run series, and the Ellie Avery series. Sara also teaches an online course, How to Outline a Cozy Mystery. Publishers Weekly called Sara’s books “satisfying,” “well-executed” and “sparkling.” She is a member of Mystery Writers of America, S...
2020-09-241h 12Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingIdeas vs. Story, with Jami AlbrightBorn and raised in Texas, Jami Albright is a multiple award-winning author of the Brides on the Run series – fun, sexy, snarky, laugh-out-loud love stories. Her newest novel, the small-town sports romantic comedy Homecoming King, was just released, and she switches from football to tennis for Duke-ing It Out, another enemies-to-lovers rom-com due out in spring 2021. Jami also is a wife, mother, and an actress/comedian. She used to think she could sing until someone paid her to stop. She took their money and kept on singing. Jami loves her family, all things Outlander, puppies and the Ho...
2020-08-0553 minWish I\'d Known Then . . . For Writers
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersPatricia McLinn on Traditional Publishing, “Pantsing,” and Sustainable Income with Bookbub AdsEpisode 027 / Mystery and romance author Patricia McLinn joins Jami and Sara to discuss the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing, how Patricia writes her books without outlining, and her tips for Bookbub ads. You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. In the intro, Sara shares that she’s finished the first draft of her Christmas book, and Jami is seeing read-through from her book launch. There is a Wish I’d Known Then . . . For Writers Facebook group now. Come say hello! In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: Ho...
2020-07-211h 02Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBooks2Read for Readers, with Kevin TumlinsonHost Patricia McLinn talks with Kevin Tumlinson, director of marketing for the ebook creation and distribution service Draft2Digital, supporting both indie and traditionally published authors. Books2Read, D2D's author services resource, is a fast-growing tool for the industry, with services such as Universal Book Links offering authors increased discoverability with readers, and offering readers a simple, one-click method of finding new authors and new books online.  In his words: "Books2Read has always been built around the idea that eventually we want readers to be able to discover there new favorite author on that site. ... D...
2020-04-2032 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBookBub for Readers, with Audrey DerobertAudrey Derobert works on the Partners Team at BookBub, a free service that helps millions of readers discover limited-time ebook deals. Members receive a personalized daily email alerting them to the best free and deeply discounted titles matching their interests. Audrey is an Account Manager, supporting independent authors and small publishers who are using BookBub's tools as part of their marketing strategy. BookBub now has an audiobook retail website, Chirp, and is offering deals on titles there, too, including classic books as well as newer titles.  Audrey invites you to check out the BookBub Partners Blog here. Au...
2020-02-1228 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Extras: Take Two with Mary Alice MonroeIn this special episode of Authors Love Readers, host Patricia McLinn shares parts of her conversation with writer Mary Alice Monroe that were not included in the original episode. The conversation moves from McLinn's "getting to know you" questions to deeper issues about plagiarism and being in the moment during writing and research.  Monroe, a New York Times bestselling author, found her true calling in environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. Already a successful writer, she was captivated by the beauty and fragility of her new home. Living in the midst of a quickly c...
2020-01-0634 minDeep Background
Deep BackgroundSarah Gonzales-McLinn killed Hal Sasko. But did she get a fair shake from her lawyer?Star opinion writer Melinda Henneberger joins her editorial board colleagues Dave Helling and Derek Donovan to discuss Sarah Gonzales-McLinn, who was only 19 when she killed Hal Sasko, the man 33 years her senior who she said treated her like his "personal Barbie doll." Gonzales-McLinn will be in court Monday, and a Douglas County District Court judge will hear evidence that might lead to a new trial.Read Melinda's column about the case here, and thanks for listening to Deep Background. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2019-12-1227 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingPatricia McLinn on writers at conferencesAuthors Love Readers host Patricia McLinn, recently returned from her favorite Novelists Inc. annual gathering in Florida, talks about what writers do when they go to conferences. A NINC past president, she has attended all but two of its annual conferences, which provide networking and learning opportunities for multi-published authors of popular fiction. Patricia discusses the business side of writing, what happens when a bunch of socially deprived writers get together in one place and how she found a future podcast topic. Patricia is a USA Today bestselling author of mystery, romance and women’s fiction known for...
2019-10-3024 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingMary Alice Monroe: Fears and Purposes in Fiction WritingNew York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe found her true calling in environmental fiction when she moved to coastal South Carolina. Already a successful author, she was captivated by the beauty and fragility of her new home. Living in the midst of a quickly changing habitat gave her a strong and important focus for her novels. Mary Alice talks with host Patricia McLinn about using her fears of natural disasters and her desire to educate people on the impact of climate change as the catalysts for her writing. In her own words: 'That's why I wri...
2019-09-1839 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBetsy Moore: Becoming a Voice ActorBetsy Moore is a stage and film actress who also does vocal work for video games and commercials. Her expansion into audiobooks began spontaneously when Patricia McLinn's previous narrator for her mystery series Caught Dead in Wyoming retired, and Betsy was tapped to continue the series. Betsy has a regular role on The Baxters, a TV series for Roma Downey’s Lightworkers Media based on Karen Kingsbury's faith-based novels. She has had lead roles in several short films, including this year's The Odd Bird. After performing at Shakespeare Santa Cruz, Betsy’s career in southern Californi...
2019-08-1640 minDare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim Rodgers
Dare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim RodgersDTK Jim McLinn ConsultantJim McLinn, Consultant Tim interviews Jim McLinn, a consultant, about his background and the upcoming Reliability, Maintenance & Managing Risk Conference. Jim McLinn is a reliability consultant at Rel-Tech in Phoenix. Jim has MS in Solid State Physics from the University of Minnesota and has worked in the semiconductor and biomedical industries. He has broad experience working to help companies become more competitive. During his career his responsibilities included reliability predictions, leading FMEA teams, running ALT and HALT tests and working with international subsidiaries. Jim has served on the ASQ Reliability Division bo...
2019-08-0100 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Extras: Double Down with Paty Jager and Julianne MacLeanHost Patricia McLinn shares never before heard clips from conversations with authors Paty Jager, right, and Julianne MacLean. These conversations focus a singular subject: How their own stories often have surprised them.   Paty Jager developed as a freelance writer for local newspapers. Now as a published and award winning author, she works from her alfalfa farm in Eastern Oregon. All her work has Western or Native American elements in it, along with hints of humor and engaging characters. Her penchant for research takes her on side trips that eventually turn into yet another story. Julianne MacLean is a USA Tod...
2019-06-2625 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Extras: Ann CharlesUSA Today bestselling author Ann Charles writes award-winning mysteries that are splashed with humor, romance and whatever else sounds fun. Ann lives in the Northern Arizona mountains with her husband, children and a sassy cat. After many years and several colleges, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of Washington. When she’s not dabbling in fiction, she’s penning writing-themed articles or standing on her workshop soapbox, sharing what she has learned over the years about the writing craft and self-promotion. Ann Charles and host Pa...
2019-06-1226 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Extras: Brenda HiattBrenda Hiatt is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly 25 novels, including sweet and spicy historical romance, time travel romance, humorous mystery, and the young adult science fiction Starstruck series. Brenda began in traditional publishing with Harlequin, HarperCollins and Avon Books and later made a transition to indie publishing. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists Inc, where she has served as president. In addition to writing, Brenda is passionate about embracing life to the fullest, to include scuba diving (more  than 60 dives to her credit), Taekwondo (she's atta...
2019-05-0121 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBonus Content #4, Various AuthorsThis week's Authors Love Readers episode is a compilation of insights and conversations that didn't make it into previous episodes. Host Patricia McLinn talks with authors Brenda Hiatt, Paty Jager, Ann Charles, Julianne MacLean, Nancy Warren and Pamela Fagan-Hutchins. Conversations range from getting-to-know-you moments, to deep insights into the motivations of the writers, and the growth they've experienced over a career of writing.    Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoyed the podcast enough to want to support us for future episodes. You can do that with as little as $...
2019-04-1036 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBonus Content #3, Various AuthorsIn this compilation episode, Authors Love Readers brings you more bonus interview conversation that didn't make it into previous episodes. (So little time, so much to talk about!) Host Patricia McLinn talks with podcast guest authors Jeff Carson, Rebecca Forster, R.J. Patterson, Jennifer Stevenson, Laura Durham, J.F. Penn, Melissa F. Miller and Nicole Jordan. Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoyed the podcast enough to want to support us for future episodes. You can do that with as little as $1 a month -- what a deal! -- by pledging at Patre...
2019-03-2051 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingPaty Jager: A Long Time Coming Award-winning author Paty Jager and her husband raise alfalfa hay in rural eastern Oregon. On her road to publication she wrote freelance articles for local newspapers and enjoyed her County Extension job as a 4-H Program Assistant. Raising hay and cattle, riding horses and battling rattlesnakes, she not only writes the western lifestyle, she lives it. All her work has Western or Native American elements in them along with hints of humor and engaging characters. Her penchant for research takes her on side trips that eventually turn into yet another story. Paty talks with host Patricia...
2019-03-1339 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingPatricia McLinn: News-a-Popping!Host Patricia McLinn takes on an episode solo to give listeners an update on Author World and an alleged case of plagiarism. Patricia forgot to say in the podcast that if you want to read the history or follow what's happening, the hashtag is #copypastecris. If you think you've spotted plagiarized work, we hope you'll contact the original author via his/her website. Remember to look for word-for-word chunks, not ideas, tropes, situations, set-ups, occupations, etc. Patricia's blog with tips for spotting scammers: https://www.patriciamclinn.com/uh-oh-scammer-messes-oh-my/ Courtney Milan's first b...
2019-03-0647 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingLaura Durham: Don't Fight the StoryNorth Carolina-based Laura Durham has been writing for as long as she can remember and plotting murders since she began planning weddings. Better Off Wed, inspired by her wedding planner work, won the Agatha Award for Best First Novel. The Annabelle Archer wedding planner mystery series is now up to 12 with the Feb. 4 release of The Truffle With Weddings, which involves a Valentine's Day wedding and a poisoned box of chocolates. When Laura isn’t writing or wrangling brides, she loves traveling with her family, paddleboarding, perfecting the perfect brownie recipe, and reading. Laura talks wit...
2019-02-2737 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingJeff Carson: Writing the familiar and unknownJeff Carson is an Amazon bestselling author of the David Wolf thriller/mystery/suspense series set in the high country of Colorado and mountain west. The first David Wolf novel, Foreign Deceit, is an international mystery-thriller Jeff wrote while living in Italy for a year with his family. The David Wolf series is now 12 books and counting.  Jeff and his wife, Cristina, live with their two sons in Colorado. When not writing, Jeff enjoys golfing, hiking, camping and whatever his sons are into at that particular moment.    Jeff talks with host Patricia McLinn about how he began writing whil...
2019-02-2036 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBrenda Hiatt: Creative to ResearcherBrenda Hiatt is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly 25 novels, including sweet and spicy historical romance, time travel romance, humorous mystery, and the young adult science fiction Starstruck series. Brenda began in traditional publishing with Harlequin, HarperCollins and Avon Books and later made a transition to indie publishing. She is an active member of Romance Writers of America and Novelists Inc, where she has served as president. In addition to writing, Brenda is passionate about embracing life to the fullest, to include scuba diving (more  than 60 dives to her credit), Taekwondo (she's atta...
2019-02-1338 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingMelissa F. Miller: Writing to the FinishFormer attorney Melissa F. Miller is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 25 bestselling legal thrillers, suspense thrillers, romantic comedy mysteries and forensic thrillers. Her books share two common threads: pulse-pounding, tightly plotted action and smart, unlikely heroines and heroes. Born in Pittsburgh, Melissa followed life and love to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and ultimately south central Pennsylvania. But she secretly still considers Pittsburgh home. As a lawyer, she clerked for a federal judge, practiced in the offices of major international law firms and ran a two-person law firm with her lawyer husband. Now...
2019-02-0651 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingJennifer Stevenson: I Was Born LoudIllinois native Jennifer Stevenson is a Chicago-based fantasy and romance author who mixes romantic comedy with magical realist, regional (usually Chicago-set), working-class and sex-positive storytelling. She has published both short stories and several novel series, most of them blending urban fantasy with other popular storytelling genres. Humor is a hallmark in all of Jennifer's books. Her fantasy series range from urban romantic fantasy (Hinky Chicago) to paranormal romance (Slacker Demons) to fantasy paired with women's fiction (Coed Demon Sluts). She's also penned the contemporary romantic comedy series Backstage Boys and Liars in Love, her most recent releases....
2019-01-3049 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingR.J. Patterson: Plotting AheadR.J. Patterson, an award-winning writer and mystery/thriller author, grew up in a military family and spent some of his formative years living on the estate of an English baron and baroness. Upon returning to the United States, R.J. entered the field of journalism where he won numerous writing awards and was published in prestigious U.S. newspapers, including The New York Times. He later left journalism full-time to pursue writing books, starting with the sports reporter Cal Murphy series of murder mysteries. The Man From Leningrad, Book 5 of his Ed Maddux spy thriller series, came out...
2019-01-2344 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingJ.F Penn: You Have to First Be a ReaderBritish author J.F Penn has traveled the world in her study of religion and psychology. She brings these obsessions as well as a love for thrillers and an interest in the supernatural to her writing. Her fast-paced ARKANE thrillers weave together historical artifacts, global locations, and a hint of the supernatural. Described by readers as "Dan Brown meets Lara Croft." Joanna talks to host Patricia McLinn about using traveling at motivation for her books and how she spent many years as a reader before becoming an author. In Joanna's own words: “All re...
2019-01-1651 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingRebecca Forster: Growing Into a WriterCalifornia-based Rebecca Forster started writing novels on a crazy dare. Now she is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of more than 35 mysteries and thrillers that have been called “Perfect ... impossible to put down” by famed law professor Laurie Levenson. After earning her MBA, Rebecca spent 14 years as a marketing executive before taking the leap to a creative career. A full-time author, speaker and teacher, Rebecca focuses on legal and political thrillers, but is known for bringing an uncommon sense of character and compassion to her work. Her most recent title, Secret Relations (Book 3, Finn O'Brien Thrille...
2019-01-0941 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingHappy holidays/year in review, with Patricia McLinnHost Patricia McLinn offers her readers seasons greetings and wraps up the first year of the Authors Love Readers podcast, talking about the unexpected benefit of providing good advice for aspiring writers and why lining up author interviews is sometimes like herding cats. She also urges readers to send to her questions they'd like her to ask future guest authors, and she looks forward to next year. And to those new to Patricia's author world, that's her rescue dog Kalli in the Santa hat. If you keep up with Patricia on her twice-monthly readers newsletter or Facebook pa...
2018-12-2018 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingTips from 28 Years in Publishing, by Patricia McLinnHost Patricia McLinn gives tips from her 28 years in the publishing industry, using a "theoretical numbering system." Topics include dialogue, character arc, writing process, editing, business and marketing, and hard truths.  Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoyed the podcast enough to want to support us for future episodes. You can do that with as little as $1 a month — that’s only 25 cents per episode! What a deal! — by pledging at Patreon. It’s vital to Authors Love Readers to have your support. Thank you! Please also consider rating/reviewing the podcast wherever you liste...
2018-12-1242 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingNicole Jordan: Characters Must SufferNew York Times bestselling author Nicole Jordan has penned more than 30 historical romances that simmer with passion and sensuality. Set in numerous eras and locales, Nicole enjoys chronicling the sparks that fly when Regency lovers play the matrimonial mating game. Her latest novel, My Fair Lover (2017), earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, a Best Book nod from Amazon, a Fresh Pick from Fresh Fiction, and a Top Pick from RT Book Reviews. Other honors include RITA finalist, Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Historical Romance, and the Dorothy Parker Award of Excellence, presented by a group of more than 100...
2018-12-0557 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBonus Content #2, Various AuthorsIn our second compilation episode, we bring you bonus interview material that didn't make it into previous episodes. (So little time, so much to talk about!) Host Patricia McLinn talks with podcast guest authors Tawdra Kandle, Lou Aronica, Debra Salonen, Kevin Tumlinson, Barbara O’Neal, Steven Womack, Kate Moore, Yvonne Lindsay and Mary Buckham. Topics include: Recognizing a story at a young age [2:23] The Power of Words [2:52] Music [4:13] Food [20:45] I Don't Have a Favorite Color [26:22] Life in The 1800s [28:33] Parents [36:57]  Thank you so much...
2018-11-2845 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingSteven Womack: Ideas That Haunt YouAuthor, screenwriter and film school professor Steven Womack began his first novel when he was 18 years old. A short 18 years later, he finally published one. Murphy’s Fault was the only first mystery named to the 1990 New York Times Notable Books List. Since then, he has published 10 more novels, winning Edgar and Shamus awards and multiple nominations with his Harry James Denton mystery series. In 2014, he co-authored with New York-based screenwriter Wayne McDaniel on Resurrection Bay, a mystery based on the real-life story of Alaska serial killer Robert Hansen. His most recent work is the nonfiction short read Why Politics...
2018-11-2144 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingMary Buckham: Mechanics, Technique and ExcitementMary Buckham is the author of the USA Today bestselling Invisible Recruits urban fantasy series, praised for its unique voice, intense action and rich emotion. Mary co-authors the young adult sci-fi/fantasy Red Moon series with New York Times bestselling author Dianna Love, using the combined pseudonym of Micah Caida. Mary also collaborated with Love on the nonfiction Break Into Fiction and has published several writers' guides, including A Writer's Guide to Active Setting and Writing Active Hooks. She has spoken at the Writer's Digest Novel Writing Conference and other author conferences. Mary, who lives in Washington S...
2018-11-1452 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingChris Keniston: Experience and Location A finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart Award, Chris Keniston is a USA Today bestselling author of several popular book series, from contemporary romance to women's fiction to sweet and clean romance -- all with happily endings. Her newest releases are Keeping Eileen, book 11 of the Farraday Country contemporary romance series set in cattle-ranching west Texas, and Flirting with Paradise, a novella in the "closed-door" Sweet Aloha Series in Hawaii. (The original Aloha Series offers steamier versions from this tropical setting.) Coming soon is Hart Land, a series centering on a lakeside small town, a retired Mar...
2018-11-0749 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingJulianne MacLean: Leaving Characters BehindJulianne MacLean is a USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 novels, including historical romance and the contemporary women’s fiction Color of Heaven series. MacLean is a four-time Romance Writers of America RITA finalist and has won the Booksellers’ Best Award, the Book Buyers Best Award, and a Reviewers’ Choice Award from the Romantic Times for Best Regency Historical Romance of 2005 (Love According to Lily). She earned a degree in English literature from the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and a degree in business administration from Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She has also lived...
2018-10-3128 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBonus Content and Outtakes, Various AuthorsIn our first compilation episode, we bring you bonus interview material that couldn't make it into previous episodes. (So little time, so much to talk about!) Hear host Patricia McLinn's conversations with podcast guest authors Eve Gaddy, Tawdra Kandle, Debra Salonen, Rachel Grant, Julia Kent, Kelly McClymer, Barbara O’Neal, Lori Ryan and Donna Kauffman. Topics include technology, audiobooks, cursing and first jobs. Plus, we share outtakes to show you not only the stories behind the stories, but the talk behind the talk! Thank you so much for listening. We hope you enjoyed the podcast enoug...
2018-10-2445 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingNews and Notes form Patricia McLinn  Patricia McLinn is a USA Today bestselling author with more than 45 romance, women's fiction and mystery novels and the creator and host of the Authors Love Readers podcast. After 25 years of traditional publishing, Patricia converted to the self-published world in 2015. Host Patricia McLinn walks through news about the developing world of publishing, the life of an author and writer terminology. In Patricia's words: "[Having my own e-bookstore] gives me more flexibility and more autonomy to be able to offer books and deals to my reader...and this is why I think lots of auth...
2018-10-1747 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingAnn Charles: Creating Story WorldsUSA Today bestselling author Ann Charles writes award-winning mysteries that are splashed with humor, romance and whatever else sounds fun. Ann lives in the Northern Arizona mountains with her husband, children and a sassy cat. After many years and several colleges, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing from the University of Washington. When she’s not dabbling in fiction, she’s penning writing-themed articles or standing on her workshop soapbox, sharing what she has learned over the years about the writing craft and self-promotion.  Host Patricia McLinn talks with Ann about...
2018-10-1048 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingDonna Kauffman: Consistency and ChangeDonna Kauffman is passionate, driven and more than just a little bit romantic. She's also a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 70 novels, translated and sold in more than 26 countries around the world. She has won multiple RT Book Awards, Readers Choice and PRISM awards and has been a RITA Award finalist. Born into the maelstrom of Washington, D.C., politics, she now lives in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, where she is a volunteer transporter for the Wildlife Center of Virginia and Rockfish Sanctuary. She's also an avid DoItYourselfer, baker and gardener. She's been inv...
2018-10-0351 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingDeborah Hale: Mostly HistoricalAfter a decade spent tracing her ancestors' roots in Georgian-era Britain, Deborah Hale learned a great deal about the period and uncovered enough fascinating true stories to inspire her fiction plots for years to come. A Golden Heart Award winner and RITA Award finalist, Deborah has written more than 30 novels and novellas in the genres of historical romance, inspirational romance, historical fiction and otherworld fantasy. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Deborah about being consistent with facts and history in fantasy novels; and busts myths about historical fiction. In Deborah's words: "I find usually the heroines are really str...
2018-09-2615 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingPatricia McLinn: Author SpeakHost Patricia McLinn reports from Author World with an update on "Cockygate"  lawsuits, patent and trademark issues and Amazon scammers. She also dials up the Authors Love Readers Translation Service, taking readers behind the author curtain with explanations of terms in the craft and business of writing. Next week, Authors Love Readers will resume its regular format with a guest interview. We hope you'll consider supporting these discussions of the stories behind the stories and how writers write. Thank you! Patreon Patricia's website Authors Love Readers' Facebook page Patricia's Faceb...
2018-09-1949 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBarbara Ankrum: We Are All DifferentBestselling author Barbara Ankrum was a successful commercial actress until her love of romance novels led to a publishing contract. Many books later, she still believes in happy endings and feels very lucky to do what she loves, with her husband, two children, two cats and one scruffy, unrepentant dog at her side. Her contemporary and historical romances have won numerous awards, including Romantic Times' K.I.S.S Awards. She was a 2016 finalist in the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence Contest and has been nominated twice for Romance Writers of America's RITA Award. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Ba...
2018-09-1247 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingNancy Warren: Is This Right for Me?A USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels, Nancy Warren is known for her funny, sexy and suspenseful tales. Nancy is a three-time RITA Awards finalist, a winner of the Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award, and was featured in an A1 New York Times story on her Harlequin Nascar romance series. Her latest releases include The Daisy Games, Book 7 of her Take a Chance series, and If the Dress Fits, Book 5 of The Almost Wives Club. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Nancy about taking others' advice, starting a book in the middle, and collaborating with other writers.
2018-09-051h 03Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingTawdra Kandle: It's Always a Love StoryUSA Today bestselling author Tawdra Kandle writes contemporary romance and romantic comedy in many forms. She loves unlikely pairings, strong women, sexy guys, hot love scenes and just enough conflict to make it interesting. Her books include young adult and new adult paranormal romance, new adult and adult contemporary romance and paramystery romance. She lives in central Florida with a husband, kids, sweet pup and too many cats. And yeah, she rocks purple hair. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Tawdra about what connects all her books, considering perspective and how she got her name. In Tawdra's words: "I...
2018-08-2947 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBarbara O'Neal: Doing Whatever Is NecessaryBarbara O’Neal is a seven-time Romance Writers of America RITA award winner and a recent inductee into the RWA Hall of Fame. She has written 11 novels of women’s fiction, about dogs and food, families and second chances. Her most recent novel, The Art of Inheriting Secrets, was released in July. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Barbara about her transition from romance to women's fiction, killing off a former teacher in one book and doing whatever is necessary to support her work. In Barbara's Words: "This is not an easy path ... everything that I managed to pull of...
2018-08-2246 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingKate Moore: Story Is Essential to Being a PersonKate Moore studied English Lit near Boston and returned to her native California to teach generations of high school students (now her Facebook friends), while she not-so-secretly penned romances. In Kate’s stories, an undeniable attraction brings honorable, edgy loners and warm, practical women into a circle of love, from Regency England to contemporary California. Kate is a Golden Heart, Golden Crown and Book Buyers Best award winner and three-time RITA finalist. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Kate about how essential story is to being a person and how she has become more flexible with her writing process. I...
2018-08-151h 07Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingJean Brashear: Small-Town RomanceTexas writer Jean Brashear started her first book at age 45. Now she is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 50 novels in romance and women's fiction, and her 30th Texas Heroes story, Texas Rescue (a Lone Star Lovers book), releases this week. She is a five-time RITA finalist and a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award winner. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Jean about growing up in a small town and why conflict is necessary for any story. In Jean's words: "If a simple conversation can solve the conflict, then it's not conflict." (15:33)...
2018-08-0856 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingPamela Fagan Hutchins: Leaving Isn't the Same AnymorePamela Fagan Hutchins writes overly long e-mails, best-selling romantic mysteries and hilarious nonfiction from deep in the heart of Nowheresville, Texas, in winter and the frozen north of Snowheresville, Wyoming, in summer. Pamela’s mysteries have won several awards, from the 2017 Silver Falchion for Best Adult Mystery (Fighting for Anna) to the USA Best Books Fiction: Cross Genre in 2015 and 2016 (Hell to Pay, Heaven to Betsy). With nearly 2 million downloads for her What Doesn’t Kill You series, readers seem to enjoy her smart, sassy female sleuths. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Pamela about how an author's characters become friends, l...
2018-08-011h 10Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingDebra Salonen: I'm a BeginnerFormer award-winning journalist Debra Salonen is a national bestselling author with more than 40 published novels. She was received Romantic Times Reviewer's Series Storyteller of the Year career achievement award in 2006 and followed that with Romantic Times' Best Superromance of 2010. Debra's six-book Big Sky Mavericks series is set in Montana and her 10-book Black Hills Rendezvous collection, which marked her debut as an independent publisher, takes place in her native South Dakota. This year, she published her seventh West Coast Happily Ever After romance and upped the ante in her newest, Prince Charming Undercover, with a Betting on Love sequel...
2018-07-251h 13Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingLou Aronica: Wearing Many HatsBefore becoming an author, Lou Aronica was a publishing executive for Bantam Books, Berkley Publishing and Avon Books, specializing in science fiction and fantasy but working in several genres. He co-edited the Full Spectrum anthologies with Shawna McCarthy and has worked with publishing pioneer Ian Ballantine, authors such as Ray Bradbury and the writers at Lucasfilm. His first novel, The Forever Year, came out in 2004 (originally under the pen name Ronald Anthony), and was followed by a nonfiction book, A Million Thanks, co-authored with Shauna Fleming. He's added nearly 30 books since then, including the New York Times bestsellers The Eleme...
2018-07-181h 08Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingEve Gaddy: What to Do When You Are StuckEve Gaddy is an award-winning, national bestselling author of more than 25 novels and novellas, mostly contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Some of her latest releases include A Texas Christmas Reunion, The Redfish Chronicles, The Cowboy and the Doctor, Love Me, Cowgirl and Last Shot. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Eve about staying focused on the task at hand and what she does when she has trouble writing a scene. In Eve's words: "You know, anything can spark an idea." (44:38) You can find Eve on:   *Her website *Facebook and *Twitter
2018-07-111h 23Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingAuthor World News, with Patricia McLinnHost Patricia McLinn reports from Author World with a discussion on trademark issues, why her books aren't on Kindle Unlimited and book scammers. Next week, Authors Love Readers will resume its regular format with a guest interview.  --Trademark issues (a k a Cockygate) First post: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaMcLinn/posts/1949856518357767 An update: https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaMcLinn/posts/1967888346554584 A court hearing (probably not the last): https://www.facebook.com/PatriciaMcLinn/posts/1974884215854997 --Why Patricia McLinn books aren’t in Kindle Unlimited https://www.patriciamclinn.com/10-reasons-my-books-are-not-in-kindle-unlimited --S...
2018-07-0431 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingYou Never Know Until You Start, with Mary BurtonMary Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly 40 mystery, romantic suspense and historical romance novels, including the recent Her Last Word, Senseless, Dying Scream and Dead Ringer. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Mary about making the transition from small suspense to big suspense and how she plans out her drafts. In Mary's words: "You almost feel like you have to give yourself permission to do things. ... Trying something new seems so scary ... just try it, life is short." (19:06) You can find Mary on:   *Her website, *Face...
2018-06-2756 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingStranger Than Fiction, with Elaine Raco ChaseElaine Raco Chase is the award-winning author of 17 novels with more than 3 million books in print. She is published in 25 countries and 15 languages. As a romance writer, Chase has earned honors for top romance novels of the year, a Romantic Times Lifetime Achievement Award for romantic suspense, and the Affaire de Coeur Silver Pen Award for writing excellence. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Elaine about her start as a writer, overcoming prejudices, and what to do when your plot comes true in real life. You can find Elaine on:   *Her website, *Facebook  *Fa...
2018-06-201h 05Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingKnowing When to Be Done, with Toni AndersonToni Anderson is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, RITA nominee, science nerd, professional tourist, dog lover, gardener, mom. Originally from a small town in England, Toni received her bachelor's degree in marine biology from University of Liverpool and Ph.D from University of St. Andrews. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Toni about knowing when you are done with the research, writing from the opposite sex's perspective and transitioning from marine biologist to romantic thriller author. You can find Toni on:   *Her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Than...
2018-06-131h 04Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingMaking an Impact, with Rachel GrantAuthor and four-time Golden Heart finalist, archaeologist Rachel Grant writes romantic thrillers where archaeology, politics and war collide. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Rachel about her experience as an archaeologist and making an impact outside of writing.   You can find Rachel on:   *Her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.
2018-06-061h 17Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingThe Weight of the Past, with Shelley AdinaShelley Adina is the author of 24 novels published by Harlequin, Warner and Hachette, and a dozen more published by Moonshell Books, her own independent press. She writes steampunk, contemporary romance, and young adult fiction, and as Adina Senft, writes women’s fiction set among the Amish and other plain communities. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Shelley about writing in multiple genres, using past experiences, and even overcoming bullying. You can find Shelley on:   *Her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.
2018-05-301h 07Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingWriting for Yourself, with Kevin TumlinsonKevin Tumlinson is an award-winning and bestselling thriller author, and host of the Wordslinger Podcast. His thriller series, featuring protagonist Dan Kolter, has won awards and reached top rankings on Amazon and iBooks. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Kevin about not responding to negative comments, engaging with readers, and learning to write for yourself. You can find Kevin on:   *His website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.  
2018-05-231h 20Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingA Little Bit of Everything, with Kelly McClymerUSA Today bestselling author Kelly McClymer writes fairytale-inspired romances set in Victorian England (although a few characters escape to the United States), fairytale fantasy and mom-inspired mystery. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Kelly about writing in a variety of genres.  You can find Kelly on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.
2018-05-161h 05Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingWhen to Let Go of a Book, with Patricia RiceWith several million books in print and New York Times and USA Today's bestseller lists under her belt, former CPA Patricia Rice is one of romance's hottest authors. Her emotionally charged romances have won numerous awards and been honored as RITA finalists in the historical, regency and contemporary categories. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Patricia about starting a book and when to let it go. You can find Patricia Rice on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.
2018-05-091h 03Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingFinishing What You Start, with Lori RyanLori Ryan is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance with steamy love scenes and characters you won't want to leave in the pages when the story is over. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Lori about overcoming anxiety, working with others and finishing her stories. You can find Lori on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.  
2018-05-021h 04Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingOvercoming Others' Doubts, with Julia KentJulia Kent is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who specializes in romantic comedy. She likes to push contemporary boundaries. Her titles include the newly released  Shopping for a Billionaire's Baby, Random Acts of Crazy, Seriously Obedient and Merry Random Christmas. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Julia about responding to negative feedback. You can find Julia on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.  
2018-04-251h 07Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingAnalyzing the World, with Yvonne LindsayA typical Piscean, Yvonne Lindsay, also an award-winning and USA Today bestselling author, has always preferred the stories in her head to the real world. Which makes sense since she was born in Middle Earth (that is, New Zealand). Married to her blind date sweetheart and with two adult children, she spends her days crafting the stories of her heart. In her spare time she can be found with her nose firmly in someone else's book. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Yvonne about analyzing the world and how you can use it. You can find Yvonne on:  
2018-04-181h 16The Joys of Binge Reading
The Joys of Binge ReadingPatricia McLinn – Mad About WyomingUSA Today best selling author Patricia McLinn turned from the macho world of the sports journalism to romance – and then to mysteries. She’s published close to 50 novels in half a dozen different series and has still got so many ideas for new books she doesn’t have time to write them all. Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler and today Patricia talks about the magic of Wyoming – where two of her most recent series are set – and how the writing scene has changed since she got started. Six things you’ll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episod...
2018-04-1136 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingTelling Other People's Stories, with Mary Jo PutneyMary Jo Putney is a bestselling American author of more than 40 novels, mostly historical and contemporary romances. Her stories are noted for psychological depth and unusual subject matter, such as alcoholism, death and dying, and domestic abuse. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Mary Jo about her love of history and how she tells people's stories. You can find Mary Jo on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-04-1151 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingFinding Inspiration in Everything We Experience, with Mark LeslieMark Leslie is a writer, editor, professional speaker and book nerd with a passion for craft beer. He has written many horror and speculative fiction novels, as well as short stories and poetry. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Leslie about drawing from experiences in our past and everyday life. You can find Mark on:   *his website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.   
2018-04-041h 07Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingWriting Is an Ever-Changing Process, with Julie MoffettJulie Moffett is a bestselling author of historical romance, paranormal romance and mysteries. She knows several languages and almost joined the CIA before becoming a novelist. Host Patricia McLinn talks to Moffett about the ever-changing writing process and how she prepares to write a story. You can find Julie on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-03-281h 00Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingA 'What If?' at the Heart of Stories, with Ann ChristopherAnn Christopher is an award-winning author who likes good food, great stories and killing off her characters. Host Patricia McLinn talks with Ann about her process for moving from a "what if?" question to a completed novel.  You can find Ann on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-03-2158 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingRomance Is Hope, with Lisa HugheyLisa Hughey talks with host Patricia McLinn about her move from California to New England, how research leads to plot development, and her thoughts about characters after her books are finished.  You can find Lisa on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.   
2018-03-141h 02Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingBeing at Home With Ourselves, with Emilie RichardsEmilie Richards writes about romance, life and the bonds between women. She talks with host Patricia McLinn about her careful plot development, advance planning for novels, and love for books of all genres. She also shares touching advice on living life authentically and interacting with readers.  You can find Emilie on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-03-0759 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingStories Are Everywhere, with Chris TaylorAustralian author Chris Taylor and host Patricia McLinn dish about Chris' writing romantic suspense novels set in Australia for North American audiences. Chris talks about her "hot and steamy" novels, making sure that her language and plot lines work for North Americans, and about being a full-time author, former lawyer and mother of five.  You can find Chris on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *iBooks. Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-02-281h 01Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingCreating a Past, with Victoria ThompsonHost Patricia McLinn talks with bestselling author Victoria Thompson about her Gaslight Mystery series and the ups and downs of a career spent writing historical romance and mystery books. Victoria and Patricia discuss the craft of writing and teaching that craft to others.   You can find Victoria on:   *her website, *Facebook and  *Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-02-211h 11Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingIt's Like a Dream, with Anne GracieHost Patricia McLinn talks with Regency historical romance author Anne Gracie about Anne's writing process, characters, and love of her craft.  You can find Anne on:  *her website, *the Word Wenches blog, *Facebook, and  *Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-02-141h 12Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingTools of the Trade, with Linda CardilloHost Patricia McLinn talks with Linda Cardillo about Linda's writing process, favorite settings, and love of characters.  You can find Linda on:  *her website, and *Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.     
2018-02-0743 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingDreams, Bigfoot and Hot You-Know-What with Laura Marie AltomHost Patricia McLinn talks with Laura Marie Altom about Laura Marie's dreams, characters and an encounter with Bigfoot that left her afraid of the dark. Laura Marie writes about men for every mood, and she and Patricia discuss Laura Marie's spontaneous writing process in this delightful chat.  You can find Laura Marie on * her website, * Facebook, * Instagram * and Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-01-311h 07Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingAbsolutely Go for It, with Laura ResnickHost Patricia McLinn talks with Laura Resnick about creating worlds, developing characters, and how Casablanca should have ended. Patricia and Laura discuss Laura's diverse writing career -- from nonfiction to urban fantasy to short stories and memoir -- and the way that she thinks about her characters and books.  You can find Laura on * her website, * Facebook * and Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast. 
2018-01-241h 13Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingWe See the World Differently, with Barbara McMahonToday, Patricia McLinn talks with Barbara McMahon, author of 87 romance novels and counting. Patricia and Barbara discuss sources of inspiration for writers, the dedication and consistency required to write so prolifically, and the "scathingly brilliant" ideas that sometimes change the course of a book.  You can find Barbara on * her website, * Facebook * and Twitter.  Thanks to DialogMusik for the instrumentals that accompany this podcast.   
2018-01-1748 minAuthors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on Writing
Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingSituations and Suspense with Patricia LewinPatricia Lewin writes contemporary suspense and romance novels. She's published 11 novels and is currently writing Out of the Woods about her favorite character, Erin Baker.  In this discussion with host Patricia McLinn, Pat shares her love of storytelling, her favorite books and authors, and how locations in her life are relevant to her stories.  You can find out more about Patricia's suspense novels at PatriciaLewin.com. Her contemporary romance novels are available at PatriciaKeelyn.com. You can also connect with her on: * Facebook * Twitter and * Pinterest.  Thank you to D...
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Authors Love Readers, a Weekly Conversation on WritingUSAToday bestselling author Patricia McLinn interviews Kay Coyte, describes new podcastHello from author Patricia McLinn. The Authors Love Readers podcast will be interviews with fellow authors for our readers – we talk about books and life and quirky, fun things. I’ve gathered questions from readers, adding them to the many, many, many I always have. To start, I did an interview with Kay Coyte, my intrepid assistant, whom many of my readers know from her handling giveaways as well as answering questions and such. I think you’ll enjoy getting to know her better, how we work together, and her experiences in stepping into the whirl of publis...
2017-12-2722 minDare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim Rodgers
Dare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim RodgersDTK Jim McLinn ASTR ConferenceJim McLinn ASTR Conference Fred interviews Jim McLinn about the annual ASTR conference. 2017 Accelerated Stress Testing and Reliability (ASTR) Conference Sponsored by IEEE Reliability Society and ASQ Reliability Division Exceeding Customer Expectations Through Accelerated Life Testing September 27 29, 2017 Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Austin, Texas 512 480-8181 www.ieee-astr.org The 2017 Accelerated Stress Testing and Reliability (ASTR) Conference is focused on highlighting cutting-edge methods to deliver maximum cost-benefits from accelerated reliability testing. ASTR 2017 is relevant to product development, test and manufacturers involved in the a...
2017-07-2800 minDare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim Rodgers
Dare to Know: Interviews with Quality and Reliability Thought Leaders | Hosted by Tim RodgersDTK Jim McLinn ConsultantJim McLinn, Consultant, Ops A La Carte Fred Schenkelberg interviews Jim McLinn about his work and volunteering in the field of reliability engineering. [Note: This is a bonus episode recorded at RAMS 2016 in Tucson, AZ. Fred invited thought leaders to join him for a quick interview, thus please pardon the sounds of the conference in the background.] Jim obtained an MS in Solid State Physics before working with the semiconductor industry. He has worked in biomedical companies as well as in appliance. Here he gained broad experience in ways to help c...
2016-03-0833 minDownload New Releases Full Audiobooks in Romance, Historical
Download New Releases Full Audiobooks in Romance, HistoricalAlmost a Bride Audiobook by Patricia McLinnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Almost a Bride Subtitle: Wyoming Wildflowers, Book 1 Author: Patricia McLinn Narrator: Julia Motyka Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: Patricia McLinn Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Romance, Historical Publisher's Summary: Wildflowers have to be strong and resilient to bloom amid the rugged beauty of Wyoming - and so do the women. Dave Currick was everything Matty Brennan wanted for as along as she could remember. Right up until he broke her heart six years ago. Now that...
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